jmG
Lurking but not lurking
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2016
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So, obviously I'm a newb here, but I can see that John has a lot of support in this community. I like his cigars and think that they are really good for the price point. Just wanted to ask for some information/thoughts on his cigars.
For some background, I purchased a sampler along with a couple of 5ers from John back in 2013. Still have many of them left. Smoked a short yesterday and it was awesome. I also have some shorts from 2010 that I purchased 2nd hand, sometime in 2014. Smoked one of these a few weeks ago and it was good, but not as good as the 2013 batch that I have.
So my questions are, what do you think the aging potential for John's cigars are? Will my 2013 continue to get better? Or will it start fizzling out at some point like my 2010s? Or does it vary by year and batch?
What would be the closest profile associated with John's cigars compared to Cuban marcas? I don't have the most complex palate and most times classify cigars as bad, good, great. I do love the sweet cream, twang, earth and toasted tobacco that his cigars provide. My newb guess would be JL or maybe PL light.
Do the different sizes change the flavor profile a lot? I normally gravitate towards 46 and smaller RG but lately have come back to appreciating some 48-52 RG. The Johnny Os that I have on hand are 46 and below (shorts, CGs, presidents). I may be interested in getting some robustos, pigs and/or 1966s. Maybe some others.
I know WF is World Famous but what is LC? Light Colorado?
I did a search on the forums and really only got tidbits. Any additional input is appreciated. And if John sees this and can reply directly, that would be awesome!
Thanks all!
John Y.
For some background, I purchased a sampler along with a couple of 5ers from John back in 2013. Still have many of them left. Smoked a short yesterday and it was awesome. I also have some shorts from 2010 that I purchased 2nd hand, sometime in 2014. Smoked one of these a few weeks ago and it was good, but not as good as the 2013 batch that I have.
So my questions are, what do you think the aging potential for John's cigars are? Will my 2013 continue to get better? Or will it start fizzling out at some point like my 2010s? Or does it vary by year and batch?
What would be the closest profile associated with John's cigars compared to Cuban marcas? I don't have the most complex palate and most times classify cigars as bad, good, great. I do love the sweet cream, twang, earth and toasted tobacco that his cigars provide. My newb guess would be JL or maybe PL light.
Do the different sizes change the flavor profile a lot? I normally gravitate towards 46 and smaller RG but lately have come back to appreciating some 48-52 RG. The Johnny Os that I have on hand are 46 and below (shorts, CGs, presidents). I may be interested in getting some robustos, pigs and/or 1966s. Maybe some others.
I know WF is World Famous but what is LC? Light Colorado?
I did a search on the forums and really only got tidbits. Any additional input is appreciated. And if John sees this and can reply directly, that would be awesome!
Thanks all!
John Y.